# Malaysia Eyes Permanent F1 Return > Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. - Title: Malaysia Eyes Permanent F1 Return · Autoweek | Shortify - Summary: Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. Malaysia plans to permanently return to… - Keywords: malaysia, formula 1, sepang, bahrain, f1 calendar, anwar ibrahim, stefano domenicali, f1 race, f1 2027, f1 2028, f1 calendar 2027, f1 calendar 2028 - Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a74031093/f1-bahrain-notebook-malaysia-eyes-permanent-return - Author: Phillip Horton - Published: 2026-10-05T15:22:46+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: malaysia, formula 1, sepang, bahrain, f1 calendar, anwar ibrahim, stefano domenicali, f1 race, f1 2027, f1 2028, f1 calendar 2027, f1 calendar 2028 ## Malaysia to table full-time F1 return Malaysia aims to bring back its Formula 1 Grand Prix permanently after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. > I had the opportunity to hold a meeting with the President who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, before the race began ## Bahrain-Malaysia hybrid event success The hybrid event attracted 261,000 spectators across the weekend despite traffic jams and long queues for food and drinks. > There were also reports of fans not being permitted to take water into the venue ## Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar with Formula 1’s CEO. > We discussed the prospects of reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar ## F1 calendar for 2027 and 2028 Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027 and full for 2028, assuming all contracted grands prix can take place. > Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027, and full too for 2028 ## Norris reprimanded for safety car error Lando Norris received a reprimand for misjudging the safety car phase, nearly wiping out both McLarens. > Norris received a reprimand for his misjudgement during the late Safety Car phase ## Williams struggles at Sepang Williams’ FW48 underperformed at Sepang, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon both lacking performance through the weekend. > We didn’t get it perfect, but also just simply didn’t have the car pace we needed to make it work ## Ocon’s early promise squandered Esteban Ocon surged into sixth place but lost time with a grassy moment entering the pit lane, dropping out of points. > As soon as we made the stop, we started going backwards ## Verstappen to compete in GT World Challenge Max Verstappen will compete in GT World Challenge Europe during the brief gap in the Formula 1 calendar. > Max Verstappen is to compete in GT World Challenge Europe during the brief gap in the Formula 1 calendar ## Audi expands F1 campus in Switzerland Audi is constructing an overhauled Formula 1 campus in Switzerland to attract talent and support long-term ambitions. > The Campus will play an important role in helping us attract and retain world-class talent ## Perez to drive Mexico City demo Sergio Perez will drive down Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma to mark his 300th Grand Prix. > Driving down Paseo de la Reforma in front of my home crowd is always an incredible feeling ## F1 calendar 2027 and 2028 Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027 and full for 2028, assuming all contracted grands prix can take place. > Formula 1’s calendar is complete for 2027, and full too for 2028 ## Malaysia’s F1 return timeline Malaysia’s Prime Minister wants to bring back the event full-time, but this will require time due to contractual commitments. > This matter will be discussed with the Cabinet to examine the appropriate space and direction ## What happens next for Malaysia Malaysia aims to permanently return to Formula 1’s calendar by 2027 after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain. > We discussed the prospects of reinstating the Malaysia Grand Prix permanently in the Formula 1 calendar ## Key takeaway Malaysia plans to permanently return to Formula 1’s calendar by 2027 after a successful hybrid event with Bahrain.